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Greatest Thrift Store Finds!!!

05
Apr
2009

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Last weekend was like a magical omen from the thrift store gods….Jake and I had been planning to drive out to S R Harris to find some cheapo fabric to make curtains for the living room.  After running a few errands we decided to head over early and try and find something to keep us occupied in Brooklyn Park until the fabric store opened at noon.  Honestly, I don’t know what we were thinking…finding something to keep you occupied in the far out burbs is pretty unrealistic.

So we drive out there at 10:30, locate the place and figure we will venture off…  and then this is where all thdsc02957e magic happened.  I uttered the magical words ” I wish there was just a gnarly old thrift store filled with goodies for us to oogle until they open”.  And then KABOOM. I look to the left…THERE IT WAS… A gnarly thrift store…filled with goodies…

We pulled into the parking lot at 10:59 I walked up to look at the door to see what time they opened, and the sign read 11:00.  We waited all of one minute and then went in to enjoy all the store had to offer.

To the right is the $7.00 chair we purchased.. Its Monster’s (cat) favorite new place to sit and I plan on painting the arms and legs a nice neutral tone to clean it up a bit.

We also bought a rad big comfy, brand spanking new boxy looking black  leather chair for $20.00.  Normally I don’t care for leather furniture but this chair is actually perfect for our office.

Among other things I couldn’t resist the little owl salt and pepper shakers for a client who collects odd little items like that…We also got empty frames for our living room, a wicked retro blanket for the guest bed, and Jake found some shoes for $3.00.  It was such a pleasant surprise and we will definitely be going back to oogle goodies!!!

If you wanna partake the place is located at:

K.A.S and STUFF

8501 Wyoming Ave. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

enjoy!!!!  xo lulu

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Natura 100% VOC FREE PAINTS

05
Apr
2009

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Dear Benjamin Moore,

I love you!!! I love you for working so hard to create such splendific paints that have unbelievable coverage, no odor, beautiful colors, and are 100% VOC FREE!!!!!! Cue… NATURA!!!

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Benjamin Moores latest paint innovation is modeled after Aura..which I’ll have you know is my numero uno paint!  It has a similar coverage..minus all the bad stuff like the Volatile Organic Compounds, which have been linked to cancer.  Its offered currently in over 3,500 wear-resistant hues.   All this, and  it still cost s about $15 less than Aura. Woop Woop!!!!  Contact your local Benjamin Moore paint supplier for more info on this savvy paint!  Love, lulu

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Paint It Green!

26
Mar
2009

Next Thursday, April 2nd, Peg, Terri and I with Patina Designs are going to be conducting a seminar called “Paint It Green” for the MAFCS annual conference.  Here is the invitation for you!!!  I’ll hope to see you there. xo LULU

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Eco-Friendly Paint Remover

26
Jan
2009

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#5 Latex Paint Remover

Mötsenböcker’s Lift Off® #5 Latex Based Paint Remover is a unique formulation that is truly water–based and biodegradable. It was designed to specifically remove latex based paints from all surfaces including carpet, clothing, upholstery, brick, concrete and more! Lift Off® #5 works great for all latex based paint clean up from tools to overspray.

Features and Benefits

Latex Based Paint Remover Green Cross Certified Low–VOC Water–Based Biodegradable Safe for the Environment & User

Works On:

New & Old Paint • Drips & Splatters • Wood Stains • Enamels • Oversprays • Latex Low–, Semi– & High–Gloss Paints • Latex Aerosols * Latex Enamels • Water–Based Sealers • Linseed Oils • Lacquer • Stencil Paints & More!

Safe On:

Carpeting • Fiberglass • Tools • Hands • Fabrics • Brick • Concrete • Upholstery • Spray Equipment • Brushes • Furniture • Non–washables • Floors • Washables • Linoleum • Tile • Counter–tops • Wood • Cars & More!

You can find this product at Home Depot or Ace’s Hardware stores.  I’ve heard testimonials of this product ridding of 200 year plus paint jobs on furniture, but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet… Have you?  Let me know what you think of this product.  Sounds like a dream come true for those of us used to using messy, stinky, fumey, products.  They also have products for tape, graffiti, ink and other stains…

you can view them all and read more at: http://liftoffinc.com/product-latex-paint-remover.php

xo LULU

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Save Mermapillar!!!!

29
Dec
2008

One of my most favored Minneapolis based companies Mermapillar could be nothing more than a memory if  a new bill is passed that basically requires all children’s clothing to be approved by a third party before it can be sold.  I understand this rational on children’s toys most certainly, and also can support having nothing short of the very best for our nations children BUT, when it comes to small business and even more importantly all ORGANIC, ECO-FRIENDLY small businesses I think there should be an exception.

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Here is the email I got from Miss Alice co-owner and creator of Mermapillar, Peep: mermapillar.com. Please click the link below to help support small business that create cutesy organic clothing for children using only the best materials.

Ok, so the thing below is the cheesy email that they make for you. But this is actually threatening to crush all my merma-dreams!
There’s a bill that will most likely go into affect in Feb. saying that all children’s products including clothing will need to be tested by a 3rd party for safety. That sounds fine and good, but the testing can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars for each batch of clothing that I make. This will be completely unaffordable for thousands of small businesses around the country and is most like going to put anyone but a big corporation out of business!!
If you have a few extra seconds it would mean a lot to me if you would click on their link below and vote that they make a few alterations to the bill, so that I and many other people can keep doing what they love.
Thank you so much!
Alice

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a movement of citizens inspired by the presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they think the Obama Administration should change America.  It’s called “Ideas for Change in America.”

One idea is titled: Save Handmade Toys From the CPSIA. I thought you might be interested in getting involved and recommend you check it out.  You can read more and vote for the idea by clicking the following link:

http://www.change.org/ideas/view/save_handmade_toys_from_the_cpsia

The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama Administration on Inauguration Day and will be supported by a national lobbying campaign run by Change.org, MySpace, and more than a dozen leading nonprofits after the Inauguration.  So each idea has a real chance at becoming policy.

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